London, United Kingdom to Milton Keynes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.7 miles 73.5 km · straight line
54.1 miles actual route 87 km · driving distance
1h 18min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
324° NW bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Milton Keynes?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Milton Keynes is 45.7 miles (73.5 km) as the crow flies. Milton Keynes is located NW of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.1 miles, taking about 1h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for London, United Kingdom and Milton Keynes. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from London, United Kingdom to Milton Keynes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 18min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 34min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Milton Keynes

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Milton Keynes
52.04°N, 0.76°W
Europe/London
114m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 545.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM